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LANC Lancaster Colony dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Lancaster Colony's most recent dividend was on Sep 9, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.9 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.6 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.97% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • LANC last dividend date: Sep 9, 2024
LANC dividend stats
DPS
$3.6
Dividend yield
1.96%
Payout ratio
62.4%
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
2.43%
Payout ratio
49.9%

Dividend yield

What is Lancaster Colony current dividend yield

LANC has a dividend yield of 1.97% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.43%, Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is 19% lower. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.8% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is LANC dividend payout history and dates

Lancaster Colony has been paying dividends since 1995. LANC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 6% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 3.2%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Sep 9, 2024 $0.9 2.05%
Jun 7, 2024 $0.9 1.91%
Mar 6, 2024 $0.9 1.71%
Dec 1, 2023 $0.9 2.06%
Sep 7, 2023 $0.85 2.12%
Jun 8, 2023 $0.85 1.68%
Mar 8, 2023 $0.85 1.75%
Dec 2, 2022 $0.85 1.6%
Sep 8, 2022 $0.8 1.88%
Jun 8, 2022 $0.8 2.64%
Mar 8, 2022 $0.8 1.98%
Dec 3, 2021 $0.8 2.04%
Sep 9, 2021 $0.75 1.73%
Jun 8, 2021 $0.75 1.5%
Mar 8, 2021 $0.75 1.6%
Dec 4, 2020 $0.75 1.66%
Sep 8, 2020 $0.7 1.6%
Jun 8, 2020 $0.7 1.64%
Mar 5, 2020 $0.7 1.81%
Dec 5, 2019 $0.7 1.68%
Sep 6, 2019 $0.65 1.76%
Jun 6, 2019 $0.65 1.74%
Mar 7, 2019 $0.65 1.63%
Dec 6, 2018 $0.65 1.38%
Sep 6, 2018 $0.6 1.52%
Jun 7, 2018 $0.6 1.82%
Mar 8, 2018 $0.6 1.88%
Dec 7, 2017 $0.6 1.71%
Sep 7, 2017 $0.55 1.88%
Jun 6, 2017 $0.55 1.71%
Mar 7, 2017 $0.55 1.61%
Dec 7, 2016 $0.55 1.51%
Sep 7, 2016 $0.5 4.77%
Jun 7, 2016 $0.5 5.24%
Mar 7, 2016 $0.5 6.11%
Dec 7, 2015 $5 5.67%
Sep 4, 2015 $0.46 1.89%
Jun 5, 2015 $0.46 2.06%
Mar 5, 2015 $0.46 1.99%

Lancaster Colony dividend payout ratio

What is Lancaster Colony dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

LANC has a payout ratio of 62.4% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average but lower than the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 49.9%, Lancaster Colony's payout ratio is 25% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

LANC dividend vs peer dividends

How does LANC dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
CAG Conagra Brands Inc 4.79% $1.4 135.9%
SJM J M SMUCKER Co 3.77% $4.26 59.9%
CPB Campbell Soup Co 3.17% $1.48 77.9%
LANC Lancaster Colony Corp 1.96% $3.6 62.4%
JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp 1.79% $2.99 66%

Frequently asked questions

Does Lancaster Colony pay a dividend?

Yes, Lancaster Colony has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. LANC has been paying dividends since 1995.

When was LANC's last dividend?

Lancaster Colony's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 9, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.9 per share.

How much dividend does Lancaster Colony pay (per share)?

LANC has paid dividend of $3.6 per share in the last year.

What is Lancaster Colony's dividend yield?

Currently Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is 1.97%.

How often does Lancaster Colony pay dividends?

Lancaster Colony pays four dividends per year.

What is Lancaster Colony's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Lancaster Colony is 62.4%.

Does Lancaster Colony pay a good dividend?

Lancaster Colony's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Defensive sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from and Sharadar.